Foster Parent Social Worker - Fixed-Term, Part-Time - Nelson ##
Open Home Foundation · 51-200 employees
What the role involves
- Supporting foster parents
- Working with families
- Promoting family wellbeing
What they ask for
Social work qualification with minimum 3 years' experience, NZSWRB registration or eligibility, knowledge of Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, 2+ years care and protection experience, full NZ driver's license, alignment with Christian Kaupapa.
- 3+ yrs experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Professional licence or registration
- Driver licence
About the job
Foster Parent Social Worker
Fixed-Term, Part-Time (24 hours per week) - Nelson - until end of May 2027
“Supporting Families, Caring for Children”
The Open Home Foundation (OHF) is a Christian Community Response and has a vision that every child and young person has the opportunity to grow up in a secure, loving family and receive a depth of care which will bless them throughout their lives.
We are looking for a Foster Parent Social Worker to join our Nelson Service Centre, who shares our vision and is able to work closely with tamariki, rangatahi, whanau and the community in a strengths-based and culturally appropriate way that promotes family well-being/whanau mauri ora. This is a fixed-term, part-time role of 24 hours per week, until end of May 2027.
The successful person will have the following:
- A Social Work Qualification (minimum 3 years' experience)
- Registration with the NZSWRB or be eligible for registration.
- Knowledge and experience in care and protection social work
- Good knowledge of The Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 and its Family Court processes.
- An in-depth understanding of how the role recognizes the special relationship between Maori and Tauiwi and strong empathy with the organization’s special character.
- A minimum of two years’ experience and a passion for: -
-Care and protection social work and trauma informed practice. -Supporting Caregivers of tamariki and rangatahi.
- Excellent organizational and inter-personal skills.
- A full New Zealand driver's license is essential.
- An alignment with the Open Home Foundation’s Christian Kaupapa.
- NZ child protection experience preferred.
The fulltime salary for this position is between $68,038 to $102,000 p.a. ~ Kindly note the salary is based on experience.
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Download OHF Mission, Vision and 'We Will Statement'
If you would like more information on the role, please:
- Contact: vacancies@ohf.org.nz
Applications Close: 12/11/2026